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Posted 09 July, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

The ePlane Company
Chennai, TN, IN Full Time
Reference: 33ea242843311a40

Job Description \nAs a Mid senior Level Manufacturing engineer - Composites, you will be responsible for design & optimization of manufacturing...

Job Description

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As a Mid senior Level Manufacturing engineer - Composites, you will be responsible for design & optimization of manufacturing processes for CFRP parts, sub-assembly for eVTOL airframes prototype manufacturing & supporting in assembly integration. The candidate will be responsible for interacting with Manufacturing, QA, Structural design & other cross functional teams in realization of composites parts, sub-assembly and prove out.

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Roles & responsibilities

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  1. Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for CFRP components using OOA prepreg systems.
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  3. Lead material qualification for certification prototypes with interactions with Certification & Airworthiness team.
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  5. Optimise facility including layout planning, utilities coordination, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
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  7. Specify, source, validate, and maintain capital equipment such as CNC routers, ovens, and bonding tools.
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  9. Program and operate CNC routers for precision trimming and drilling of composite structures.
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  11. Oversee bonding preparation processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application, and cure cycle optimization.
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  13. Manage Oven operations, including recipe development, cycle optimization, and maintenance coordination.
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  15. Apply expertise in composite curing processes—thermal profiles and material-specific requirements—to ensure optimal part quality and structural integrity.
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  17. Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process documentation, and tooling specifications.
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  19. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards.
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  21. Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield, reduce scrap, and enhance overall process efficiency.
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  23. Support New Product Introduction (NPI), continuous improvement activities, and lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
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  25. Perform DFM/DFA assessment of part & tooling design to ensure manufacturability of airframe systems.
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  27. Experience with Excel, PowerPoint / Google suite & PLM
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  29. Adhere to project timelines and budgets and quality of output.
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  31. Basic knowledge on cost estimation & time study of project execution.
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  33. Basic knowledge on QMS, QC tools & Metrology
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  35. Basic knowledge on GD&T, Fits & assembly
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  37. Basic knowledge on PFD,PFMEA, Control plan
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Required Skills

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  1. ERP & PLM
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  3. CAD software (Preferably CATIA or NX, Solidworks)
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  5. Material Selection
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  7. Composite manufacturing processes
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  9. Aircraft assembly processes & integration
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  11. Tooling Design & Development
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  13. Project Management
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  15. Analytical skills
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  17. Cost Analysis
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  19. Quality Control
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  21. Problem-Solving
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Qualifications:

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  1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or any related field.
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  3. Work experience in 4+ years in Manufacturing engineering of composites structures in the aerospace industry.
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  5. Familiarity with different types of composites materials & manufacturing processes, assembly & toolings is highly desirable.
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Work Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Job Type: Full time.

This listing expired on 12 Jul. Applications are no longer accepted.

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